running a lap top

[Captain Nitromors]

Just wondered what do i need to run a lap top when away from electric hook up

[Guest]

Just wondered what do i need to run a lap top when away from electric hook up

 

Some run on 12V adaptors -

 

What make of laptop is yours??

[Captain Nitromors]

Its an acer aspire 5750 i dont wanna blow it using wrong things to run it ta

[calamity507]

12 volt adaptor from Maplins is what I use

[Pretty Funked Up]

"powering laptops" is another sticky thread suggestion for FAQ.

 

12v to 'insert your laptop voltage here' DC-DC regulator from maplins for me.

 

You could also use your AC mains charger via an invertor.

 

Top tip: charge switched off - use plugged in fully charged for best performance/battery hit if a single charge doesnt get you through the whole night.

[Captain Nitromors]

What size inverter do i need, and would this drain my batterys fast ?

[calamity507]

Its an acer aspire 5750 i dont wanna blow it using wrong things to run it ta

I have the same laptop as you , and it runs great , on the maplins adaptor.

[Captain Nitromors]

Think its a maplins adaptor this weekend thankyou

[RLWP]

We've only got 12v car sockets on the boat.

 

We use a universal car laptop charger, will run either laptop as it has several connectors. (Also useful in the car on business trips )

 

Sue (not Richard)

[matty40s]

Mr Mors,

several suggestions are

 

charge whilst cruising

if your lappy is running low, just charge until green light comes on and then disconnect again.(i.e don't leave power on)

get a backup battery from amazon (c £20-50)

get an emergency mobile charging unit (can be used for mobiles, lappy , ipod etc)from fleabay - again, charge whilst cruising

take lappy and other chargeable items with you when going to work/macdonalds/costa coffee/friends and relatives!!!!!!

 

works for me

[ridders]

a small inverter will easily run this and is so handy for other stuff, charging phones, running soldering irons, charging cordless tools, toothbrushes etc, the cheapest ones from argos or similar would do for this.

[calamity507]

We only have a small inverter. .350 on most of the time runs tv. .Sat box. .Laptop and charges 2mobiles..no prob. Just use the bigger inverter for Hoover and washing machine.

[calamity507]

We only have a small inverter. .350 on most of the time runs tv. .Sat box. .Laptop and charges 2mobiles..no prob. Just use the bigger inverter for Hoover and washing machine.